How to Dial In "Never Never" by Korn - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Never Never"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Paradigm Shift (2013). A dense nu-metal track from the album that reunited the band with guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an Ibanez UV777P Universe through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp at a high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Never Never" Tone
What guitar did Korn use on "Never Never"?
The guitar on "Never Never" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Ibanez UV777P Universe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Never Never" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Never Never" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Never Never" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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